8.10.2008

Ethan loves playing with his daddy and has been very happy the past 4 days with Jeff being at home. Jeff had arthroscopic knee surgery this past week to repair a tear in his right knee. Ethan has been by his side every waking minute and had major crying episodes when Jeff has left the room without him. I think from now on we will have to keep Ethan occupied and keep daddy out of his sights when Jeff goes back to work. Ahhh to be loved.

Our great friends, Kit, Melinda and Thomas have always been so helpful and generous in all the hand-me-downs that they have given us for Ethan, we love them and Thank them so much for all their help. Today they gave us their sandbox/swimming pool that has a bench, table and umbrella attached to it. It is a huge water bowl for Copper, but Ethan had a blast playing in the water.

8.05.2008

Yesterday we had a 90+ degree day so we went with mommies friend Amy and Ethan's best buddy, Hunter, to the water park in Oregon City. Ethan was not interested at first but eventually he was completely soaked and having a blast running around with Hunter.

8.03.2008

Since I can only get something accomplished while Ethan is sleeping, I decided to start painting our bedroom earlier this week. I had used up the can of paint but since Ethan is generally not upstairs I didn't put the lid back on and just let it dry out (or so I thought). Yesterday, I had Ethan upstairs with me while I brushed my teeth. He was in the bathroom with me when I started brushing but by the time I was done he was gone. This is when I noticed that my bedroom door was open and out came Ethan with paint all over his little hands, face and overalls.

Kate, Ethan & Jeff

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." ~Dr. Seuss

Time is like a river. You cannot touch the water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life.

Be so good they can't ignore you - Steve Martin

Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain. - Gordon B. Hinckley

"When you come to the end of everything you know, and the next step is into the darkness of the great unknown... you must believe one of two things. Either you will step out onto firm ground, or you will be taught to fly."

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About Us

Jeff, Kate, Ethan & Charlie Hadley. We are a happy, busy little family surviving the rain in Portland Oregon. Originally both from Hurricane, Utah/Entrance to Zion National Park. Make the most of everyday, it's all about the fun!!